New 29' Escape
08-19-2009, 05:52 AM
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I like the boat, looks like Nordic did a good job of modernizing the 28. Looks like they put just a single tank in the belly since the sides are wide open? The deck looks very sleek. Do you know if they plan on doing the same to the heat in a closed deck version?
08-21-2009, 10:19 AM
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So???
How did she run and handle? If I am correct, this is the new twin step hull. It should be more efficient than our single step Heats. I hope it went well.
Regards,
Steve
Regards,
Steve
08-22-2009, 09:38 AM
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Hi Steve,
I am not an expert on the Escape since I've never seen one in the "glass". It looks like an updated OB Heat. Slightly longer, deeper, and I think (?) it has the Flame type twin step bottom.
I think it's OB only for the time being. The interior looks great. If you are thinking of buying new, it's definetly worth checking out vs the Heat. The Heat is a great boat too. If you are shopping the used market, you should be able to find a Heat you like at a reasonable price.
Regards,
Steve
I am not an expert on the Escape since I've never seen one in the "glass". It looks like an updated OB Heat. Slightly longer, deeper, and I think (?) it has the Flame type twin step bottom.
I think it's OB only for the time being. The interior looks great. If you are thinking of buying new, it's definetly worth checking out vs the Heat. The Heat is a great boat too. If you are shopping the used market, you should be able to find a Heat you like at a reasonable price.
Regards,
Steve
08-22-2009, 10:15 AM
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Chris
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Compared to a Heat:
The escape has a twin stepped bottom and has a single gas tank in the middle.
This is being built as an open bow model only.. the open bow and the main cockpit area are bigger than on the Heat, and the mid-cabin is much smaller. They are not planning on building a closed bow model of this boat, as it would have less area under the bow than a Heat does.
I was given this information by Mike Chandler of Nordic.
Chris
P.S. I am really looking forward to seeing how this boat performs
The escape has a twin stepped bottom and has a single gas tank in the middle.
This is being built as an open bow model only.. the open bow and the main cockpit area are bigger than on the Heat, and the mid-cabin is much smaller. They are not planning on building a closed bow model of this boat, as it would have less area under the bow than a Heat does.
I was given this information by Mike Chandler of Nordic.
Chris
P.S. I am really looking forward to seeing how this boat performs
